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AHZ 2183

1988 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 BMW 750120,229 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 2183
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion rear exhaust section

slight wear o/s rear hub

Fail 31 Jul 2013 159,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion rear exhaust section

slight wear o/s rear hub

Pass 11 May 2012 155,155 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

two metal brake pipes from front to rear are corroded at rear ends

Pass 8 Jun 2011 153,787 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion at metal brake pipes front to rear

Fail 8 Jun 2011 153,787 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

corrosion at metal brake pipes front to rear

Fail 17 May 2011 153,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake and suspension pipe and hose furrels corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2011 153,758 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake and suspension pipes are corroding

rear discs corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2010 153,358 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 153,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 151,055 miles

crack in screen just out side of sweep

Pass 7 Apr 2008 148,666 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to split

front number plate damaged but ledgable

Pass 30 Mar 2007 144,870 miles

exhurst corroding in places

front /raer o/s and n/s inner bushes starting to perish

front number cracked

o/s and n/s cap on front struts

Pass 13 Apr 2006 138,709 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 750?

Based on 25,710 MOT tests across 2,426 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
4,144
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,426
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 876
Brake pipe excessively corroded 801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 487
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 426
position lamp(s) not working 369
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AHZ 2183 is a 1988 BMW 750 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1988 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 120,229 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AHZ 2183, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this BMW 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AHZ 2183 registered?

AHZ 2183 is a 1988 BMW 750, first registered on 11 October 1988.

Is AHZ 2183 safe to buy?

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